Kettering University

www.kettering.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$43,824

2.14% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$34,760

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

0.521%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

85.6%

1,777 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

1,858

84.1% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

69.6%

302 Graduates

About

Kettering University is a higher education institution located in Genesee County, MI. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Kettering University were Mechanical Engineering (235 degrees awarded), Electrical & Electronics Engineering (46 degrees), and Computer Science (42 degrees).

In 2021, 637 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Kettering University. 24.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 75.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (451 degrees), 13.3 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (34 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Kettering University is $43,824, which is $20,640 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Kettering University is $43,824, which is $20,640 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $34,760.

In 2021, 90% of undergraduate students attending Kettering University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 70% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$43,824

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Kettering University was $43,824. The cost of tuition at Kettering University is $20,640 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Kettering University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$34,760

2021 Value

0.135%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Kettering University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $34,760. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Kettering University grew by 0.135%.

This chart compares the average net price of Kettering University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$8,400

Room and Board

$1,100

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Kettering University was of $8,400 in 2021. The cost of room and board did not change between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,100. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Kettering University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

90%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

70%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

90% of undergraduate students at Kettering University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 7.22% with respect to 2020, when 97% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Kettering University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.521%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Kettering University was 0.521%, which represents 2 out of the 384 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Kettering University received 1,777 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 10% annual growth. Out of those 1,777 applicants, 1,521 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 85.6% acceptance rate.

There were 1,858 students enrolled at Kettering University in 2021. 59% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Kettering University has an overall enrollment yield of 20.1%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

85.6%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

1,521

Accepted Out of 1,777

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Kettering University was 85.6% (1,521 admissions from 1,777 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 74.1%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 10%, while admissions grew by 3.89%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Kettering University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

59%

Submission Percentage (2021)

179

Scores Submitted (2021)

59% of enrolled first-time students at Kettering University in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Kettering University had a total enrollment of 1,858 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Kettering University is 1,562 students and the part-time enrollment is 296. This means that 84.1% of students enrolled at Kettering University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Kettering University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 73.7% White, 6.51% Asian, 4.84% Hispanic or Latino, 3.39% Two or More Races, 2.64% Black or African American, 0.0538% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.0538% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Kettering University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (63.6%), followed by White Female (14.9%) and Asian Male (4.96%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (36.4%), followed by White Female (10.9%) and Asian Male (4.55%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

84.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Kettering University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,858 students. The full-time enrollment at Kettering University is 1,562 and the part-time enrollment is 296. This means that 84.1% of students enrolled at Kettering University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Kettering University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

88%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Kettering University was 88%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Kettering University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Kettering University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
1,370 enrolled students
Asian
121 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
90 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Kettering University is 73.7% White, 6.51% Asian, 4.84% Hispanic or Latino, 3.39% Two or More Races, 2.64% Black or African American, 0.0538% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.0538% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 47 students (2.53%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 323 fewer women than men received degrees from Kettering University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Kettering University is white (451 degrees awarded). There were 13.3 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (34 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Kettering University is Mechanical Engineering (235 degrees awarded), followed by Electrical & Electronics Engineering (46 degrees) and Computer Science (42 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Kettering University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Engineering (392 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (28 degrees), and Business (154 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Kettering University are Other managers (1,074,452 people), Accountants & auditors (1,069,242 people), Software developers (1,034,854 people), Financial managers (505,346 people), and Chief executives & legislators (501,601 people).

The most specialized majors at Kettering University in 2021 are Engineering (392 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (28 degrees), Business (154 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (42 degrees), and Physical Sciences (6 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Podiatrists

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Kettering University are Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, Physicians, and Architectural & engineering managers

The most specialized majors at Kettering University are Engineering (392 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (28 degrees), Business (154 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (42 degrees), and Physical Sciences (6 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Kettering University are Computer Systems Design (1,437,023 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (662,571 people), Construction (662,517 people), Elementary & secondary schools (610,501 people), and Architectural, engineering & related services (588,217 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Kettering University.

Most Common (2021)

Mechanical Engineering
235 degrees awarded
Electrical & Electronics Engineering
46 degrees awarded
Computer Science
42 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Kettering University was Mechanical Engineering with 235 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Kettering University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

480

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

157

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 480 degrees were awarded to men at Kettering University, which is 3.06 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (157).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Kettering University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 197 degrees were awarded to men at Kettering University in Mechanical Engineering, which is 5.18 times more than the 38 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 38 degrees were awarded to men at Kettering University in Mechanical Engineering, which is 0.193 times less than the 197 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

63%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 8% of students graduating from Kettering University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 63% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 69% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Two or More Races Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Kettering University is Female and Two or More Races (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 6.29% of graduates (19 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
451 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
34 degrees awarded
Asian
31 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Kettering University is white (451 degrees awarded). There were 13.3 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (34 degrees).

4.87% of degree recipients (31 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Male
335 degrees awarded
White Female
116 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
26 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Kettering University is white male (335 degrees awarded). There were 2.89 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (116 degrees).

Operations

Kettering University has an endowment valued at nearly $111M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 25.6M (23.1%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, Kettering University had a total salary expenditure of 61.4M. Kettering University employs 31 Professors, 30 Associate professors and 23 Lecturers. Most academics at Kettering University are Male Professor (25), Male Associate professor (21), and Male Lecturer (16).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Kettering University are: Management, with 54 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 37 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 36 employees.

Endowment

$111M

2021 Endowment

25.6%

growth from 2020

Kettering University has an endowment valued at about $111M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Kettering University grew 25.6% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $60.5M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Kettering University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$30M

2021 Salaries

0.0885%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Kettering University paid a median of $30M in salaries, which represents 48.8% of their overall expenditure ($61.4M) and a 0.0885% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$8.68M

Instructional Salaries

105

Number of Employees

In 2021, Kettering University paid a total of $8.68M to 105 employees working as instructors, which represents 28.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

31 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

54 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Kettering University were Professor with 31 employees, Associate professor with 30 employees, and Lecturer with 23 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Kettering University were Management with 54 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 37 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 36 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Professor
Male Associate professor
Male Lecturer

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Kettering University was Male Professor with 25 employees, Male Associate professor with 21 employees, and Male Lecturer with 16 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Kettering University.